What is the cheapest way to get from Alameda to Sunnyvale?

The cheapest way to get from Alameda to Sunnyvale is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 48 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Alameda to Sunnyvale?

The fastest way to get from Alameda to Sunnyvale is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Alameda and Sunnyvale?

No, there is no direct bus from Alameda to Sunnyvale. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at San Jose via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Alameda and Sunnyvale?

No, there is no direct train from Alameda to Sunnyvale. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound via Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Alameda to Sunnyvale?

The distance between Alameda and Sunnyvale is 48 miles. The road distance is 39.7 miles.

How do I travel from Alameda to Sunnyvale without a car?

The best way to get from Alameda to Sunnyvale without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $16 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Alameda to Sunnyvale?

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Alameda to Sunnyvale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alameda to Sunnyvale bus from?

Alameda to Sunnyvale bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Where do I catch the Alameda to Sunnyvale train from?

Alameda to Sunnyvale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Train or bus from Alameda to Sunnyvale?

The best way to get from Alameda to Sunnyvale is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $16 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 29m.

Where does the Alameda to Sunnyvale bus arrive?

Alameda to Sunnyvale bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Where does the Alameda to Sunnyvale train arrive?

Alameda to Sunnyvale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Clara Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Alameda to Sunnyvale?

Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to Sunnyvale is 40 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Alameda to Sunnyvale.

Where can I stay near Sunnyvale?

There are 516+ hotels available in Sunnyvale.

Alameda to Sunnyvale - 6 ways to travel via train, BART, line 20 bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Alameda to Sunnyvale by train (Amtrak), subway, bus, car, taxi, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Oakland to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
1h 25m
$17–32
BART, line 20 bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Fruitvale to Milpitassubway Orange-S / ...
2. Take the bus from Milpitas BART to Sunnyvale Transit Centerbus 20
2h 5m
$8–13
Drive 39.5 mi
1. Drive from Alameda to Sunnyvalecar 39.5 mi
48 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alameda to Sunnyvaletaxi 39.5 mi
48 min
$140–180
BART, Caltrain
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Millbraesubway Red-S / ...
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 48m
$17–23
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Oakland to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 29m
$26–37

Alameda to Sunnyvale by train (Amtrak)

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1h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 47.4 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Sunnyvale, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Santa Clara Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $13–28 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Oakland to San Jose 4 times a day. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 2h.

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